James K. Burnett | |
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Member of the California State Assembly from the 67th district | |
In office January 4, 1897 –January 1, 1901 | |
Preceded by | J. H. Glass |
Succeeded by | Warren M. John |
Personal details | |
Born | James Kennedy Burnett January 24,1862 San Luis Obispo County,California,U.S. |
Died | September 14,1948 (age 86) San Luis Obispo County,California,U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Josephine LaBelle |
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